SENIOR DEPARTMENTAL SYSTEMS ANALYST (INFORMATION MANAGEMENT) - Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
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Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
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Description
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Performs systems analysis and coordinates the development of systems and/or applications of a specified function or area within a department.
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Examples of Duties
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- Researches functional areas to determine information systems needs
- Performs requirements analyses, feasibility studies, and prepares project proposals for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of an information system specific to assigned department
- Designs technical systems specifications
- Provides input to consultants regarding systems needs and acceptability of alternatives
- Evaluates systems to ensure that requirements are properly satisfied
- Verifies vendor compliance with contract and work plan
- Monitors systems performance and responds to systems emergencies
- Troubleshoots, analyzes, and resolves system problems
- Prepares cost/benefit analysis reports for information processing systems and develops associated justifications for the acquisition of systems products and services
- Prepares reports, systems training manuals, and technical systems documentation
- Creates and modifies microcomputer programs
- Develops advanced microcomputer analytical models and report programs using specified software packages
- Designs advanced decision support tools and models used for decision making
- Participates in department information security, disaster recovery, and safety programs
- Participates in evaluation and awards of contracts to information systems vendors
- Oversees, trains, and motivates assigned staff
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
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Minimum Qualifications
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A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Experience- Three years of relevant experience performing systems analysis or computer programming work; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:- Experience administering best practices for information, data, or records management best practices
- Experience leading working groups to execute cross-departmental goals.
- Experience developing outreach and/or training in group settings
- Certifications of Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), National Association of Government Archive and Records Administrators (NAGARA), and/or Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM)
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Essential Knowledge
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Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
- Theories, principles, and practices of specified application areas, systems analysis, and statistical methods
- Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing information systems
- Capabilities of large-scale computer systems
- Principles of supervision
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)- Analyzing and designing data processing systems in a specified application area
- Managing projects, applications, and programs
- Troubleshooting system problems
- Navigating and customizing web-based collaborative platforms, such as SharePoint
- Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
- Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
- Training users in implemented systems
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)- Perform complex systems analyst work
- Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Determine strategies to achieve goals
- Meet tight time constraints and deadlines
- Multi-task and work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
- Think and act independently
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
- Work effectively in a team environment
- Interface with internal business units; create and foster effective partnerships with internal stakeholders
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions- Typical office situation
- Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required- Sitting at a desk or table
- Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
- Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
- Communicating through speech in the English language required
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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
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*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEESBenefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEESTemporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:
- Kaiser medical insurance
- Public Pension Plan
- 457/401K Plan
- Flex Spending
- Paid Sick Time
- Fare Media
- Rideshare Subsidies
- Metro One Fitness membership
- 01Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed
02Do you possess a valid Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one before an offer of employment?- Yes
- No
03Please select the highest level of education you have completed.- I do not have education equivalent to grade 12
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD from an accredited college or university
04Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have in performing systems analysis or computer programming work.- No relevant experience
- Less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but fewer than 5 years
- 5 years or more, but fewer than 7 years
- 7 or more years
05If you indicated having relevant experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."06Do you have relevant experience in administering best practices for information, data, or records management ?- Yes
- No
07If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."08Do you have relevant experience in leading working groups to execute cross-departmental goals?- Yes
- No
09If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."10Do you have relevant experience in developing outreach and/or training in group settings?- Yes
- No
11If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."12Do you have a Certifications of Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), National Association of Government Archive and Records Administrators (NAGARA), and/or Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM).- Yes
- No
Required Question